Why oh Why do it?

hi,

You might be wondering why on earth is he thinking of doing this - 'Your are old Father William the young man said' etc. Well:
1) It's there like Everest. Every moderately keen cyclist thinks about it I reckon
2) It's a useful goal for keeping me fit
3) I like the solitude and thoughts that come to me on bike so would an extended ride be a kind of retreat? - watch this space!
4) I can use the ride to raise funds and awareness for the HIV Counselling work being done by KAPC in Kenya. I have a strong link to them via my university , see their web site - www.kapc.org.ke I'll invite you to support their work closer to the actual trip.

Best to all,

William